Canyon Creek

We had a wonderful time visiting with friends in Temple, TX. These were some of the precious people that have been part of our lives for more than 20 years.

One of my best friends is leading this "family." Thank you Jason for having us there. We had a great time. It was like coming home.

Quick Trip to Calvert

We got to see some wonderful people that had a great influence on my life.

This is my Uncle Bob's family.

One of my all-time favorite summer jobs was working with the Cochran's.

Ouch!

I gave my camera to a 3 year old to destract her from the coming shots during the THIRD shot clinic. They knew what was coming.

This is only the LEFT side on the last clinic (they always use both arms and give them simultaneously).

Some of our friends waited in line for the REI grand opening and got free passes to this climbing club. We had a lot of fun there together. The kids did really well.

I was amazed at how well the kids did. They both made it to the top more than once.

Mission Accomplished

I think he really enjoyed this moment. It was like seeing an old friend.

Day in DC

We had a great day in DC on Black Friday. We went with several friends and did some practice with what we were learning. Along the way, we had a chance to take a few pictures.

Acting sweet!

On the Metro (subway).

We visited the Old post office and went up into the tower. We also had some great Indian food for lunch.

Birthday

M celebrated her 10th birthday while we were at training. She got to invite all of her new friends and had a great time. They played pin the face on the pumpkin (several times).

She had cake

She is growing up sooooo fast!

Fun Day in Jamestown

We had an opportunity to take a break one Saturday and go to one of the oldest settlements in America.

grinding grain

rowing in a handmade canoe

defending our country!

Moving forward

Please continue to pray for us as we make progress toward the big move. We look forward to sharing pictures and stories of our adventure. God has been revealing his mercy day by day. We have been learning so much - both in class and among our peers. Here are some highlights:

• how to worship in a house church: we are in a group of 13 (5 of them children) that worship together everyday in a housechurch setting.
• Acts: we studied each chapter in Acts for a month. Now we are in Romans
• DC: we will be going to DC for a day of seeking out our target culture, eating their food and looking for EV opportunities.
• And so much more than I can share here...

We only have two more weekends here. Thank you for lifting us to the father.

Some needed rest

I'm not sure I really know how to rest. God is showing me that it is necessary for me to learn. We are having to learn to get more than just physical rest, but rest in Him. I woke up to this sight on Monday morning. Our bibles were left on the coffee table from the family time on Sunday night. I've never felt real confident about how to do family altar/huddle time. Our children are at a perfect age to interact in the discussion.

Thank you FBC Orlando for the wonderful mission house and the recouperation that is happening here. It amazes me to think of the sacrifice that goes into a place like this and the many families that pass through these doors on the way to various parts of the world.

Fun with great friends

Look who we found in Orlando!!


Clayton was on the search committee that brought us to Cameron and Darla was my secretary for 6 great years!

One big fish!!!

Soaked from the splash.